Patents by Inventor Robert Ambriz

Robert Ambriz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9913410
    Abstract: A system of thermally managing network equipment including a rack housing a network equipment element, an intake coupling including one or more vanes and an exhaust port, a duct, and a rack coupling mechanism configured to adjustably position the intake coupling relative to the rack. The intake coupling is configured to: receive an airflow from the hot air exhaust vent at a first direction; deflect the airflow in a second direction via the one or more vanes; and exhaust the airflow through an opening in the exhaust port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Ambriz
  • Publication number: 20170188487
    Abstract: A system of thermally managing network equipment including a rack housing a network equipment element, an intake coupling including one or more vanes and an exhaust port, a duct, and a rack coupling mechanism configured to adjustably position the intake coupling relative to the rack. The intake coupling is configured to: receive an airflow from the hot air exhaust vent at a first direction; deflect the airflow in a second direction via the one or more vanes; and exhaust the airflow through an opening in the exhaust port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Ambriz
  • Patent number: 9638435
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure disclose systems and methods for controlling the operation and shut down of a plurality of HVAC units in a facility to improve efficiency. More particularly, a target number of inefficient HVAC units may be identified and systematically shut down while monitoring the environmental conditions in the facility to determine if additional HVAC units may be shut down or alternately should be restarted automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Ambriz, Michael Shane Pittman, Robert Gerald Fiordaliso, Robert G. Gillard, II, Louis Basantes, Rodney David Badley, Dana Robert Griffin, Joseph Ratcliff, Frank Goyette, Steve Grogean
  • Patent number: 9596790
    Abstract: A system of thermally managing network equipment including a rack housing a network equipment element, an intake coupling including one or more vanes and an exhaust port, a duct, and a rack coupling mechanism configured to adjustably position the intake coupling relative to the rack. The intake coupling is configured to: receive an airflow from the hot air exhaust vent at a first direction; deflect the airflow in a second direction via the one or more vanes; and exhaust the airflow through an opening in the exhaust port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Ambriz
  • Publication number: 20150264836
    Abstract: A system of thermally managing network equipment including a rack housing a network equipment element, an intake coupling including one or more vanes and an exhaust port, a duct, and a rack coupling mechanism configured to adjustably position the intake coupling relative to the rack. The intake coupling is configured to: receive an airflow from the hot air exhaust vent at a first direction; deflect the airflow in a second direction via the one or more vanes; and exhaust the airflow through an opening in the exhaust port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventor: ROBERT AMBRIZ
  • Publication number: 20140316583
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure disclose systems and methods for controlling the operation and shut down of a plurality of HVAC units in a facility to improve efficiency. More particularly, a target number of inefficient HVAC units may be identified and systematically shut down while monitoring the environmental conditions in the facility to determine if additional HVAC units may be shut down or alternately should be restarted automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Ambriz, Michael Shane Pittman, Robert Gerald Fiordaliso, Robert G. Gillard, II, Louis Basantes, Rodney David Badley, Dana Robert Griffin, Joseph Ratcliff, Frank Goyette, Steve Grogean
  • Publication number: 20140238639
    Abstract: A modular enclosure system and kit for containing and regulating the flow of air in and around data center and gateway facility equipment (e.g., server racks, equipment racks, cabinets, data storage libraries). The modular enclosure system can readily be adapted to differing types of equipment and to the differing cooling needs of different equipment. The system includes lightweight, thermally insulated, modular, interconnectable wall and ceiling panels adapted to enclose the equipment and an inflow of cool air, vent panels adapted to regulate the flow of air into and out of the enclosure, and cable ports that allow cables to pass into and out of the enclosure while minimizing bypass airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Ambriz, Nasser Nabih El-Aawar